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Ripple Rotorua

Riverfront apartment in Rotorua with outdoor pool and conference center

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When you stay at Ripple Rotorua, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Polynesian Spa. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden, and apartments offer Smart TVs and microwaves.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave

Main amenities (12)

  • 22 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
CA $111
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower curtain.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a bathroom, and a balcony.
A small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.

Superior Studio

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and a mirror. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, framed artwork, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, and a bed with a window view.
A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a dining table.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
A bathroom with a shower, a towel rack, and a green door.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and white cabinets. There is a gray sofa and a small refrigerator in the adjacent living area.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a blue cabinet.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on the left wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a black leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a framed picture.
A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, and a chair.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on the left wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and two windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a wooden wardrobe, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two single beds, a large window, a door leading to a bathroom, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small black leather couch.

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a towel rack, and a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a framed picture.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a remote control, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a refrigerator.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, and a lamp.
An outdoor patio area with a wooden picnic table and benches, surrounded by a fence and greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table with four chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A hotel room with two single beds, a window with a view of a car and palm tree, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and window.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and oven. There is a window with a view of greenery outside. A dark-colored sofa is in the adjacent living area.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
4 Barnard Road, Rotorua, 3201

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Luge Rotorua - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 19 min drive
  • Tauranga (TRG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Izumi Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dynasti - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ripple Rotorua

  • When you stay at Ripple Rotorua, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Polynesian Spa. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden, and apartments offer Smart TVs and microwaves.

At a glance

Property size

    • 22 apartments
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The property’s restaurant is closed on Sunday between May and October.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Umbrellas
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Trampoline
  • Travel crib
  • Pool gate

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Alarm clock

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Air hockey
  • Books
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace
  • Conference center (484 square feet of space)

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • In the city center
  • In the entertainment district
  • In the suburbs

Things to do

  • Nature reserve
  • Volleyball on site
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 22 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 1 building
  • Traditional architecture
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 25 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

Braeside Resort
Braeside Rotorua & Conference

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ripple Rotorua?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Ripple Rotorua?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ripple Rotorua?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ripple Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of NZD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ripple Rotorua and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Ripple Rotorua includes volleyball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Ripple Rotorua also has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Ripple Rotorua like?

Ripple Rotorua is located by the river in Fairy Springs, a short 4-minute walk from Skyline Rotorua and 6 minutes' walk from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.

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Ripple Rotorua Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered great service, a willing chef, and delicious food, even late at night. (4 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a highlight, with one guest enjoying it at 32 degrees and another appreciating its warm and relaxing atmosphere. (4 reviews)
  • The private spa was a highlight, offering a tranquil experience for guests. (5 reviews)
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